The Electrical Engineering Department offers two engineering programs:
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering. The Electrical
Engineering program offers students an opportunity to acquire a solid
foundation in the broad areas of electrical engineering and emphasizes
advanced study in digital systems, telecommunications, and microelectronics.

The Electrical Engineering program offers students a solid educational
foundation in the areas of electrical networks, electronics, electromagnetics,
computers, digital systems, and communications and is accredited by
the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Mastery of these areas provides
students with the ability to adapt and maintain leadership roles in
their post-baccalaureate pursuits through the application of fundamental
principles to a rapidly changing and growing discipline.

Students in the Electrical Engineering program take either the general
program or specialize in microelectronics or telecommunications, and
can take advanced courses in computer hardware and software; the analysis
and design of analog and digital communication systems; analog and digital
signal processing; the analysis, design, and fabrication of microelectronic
components and systems; and guided and unguided wave propagation. A
broad choice of electives (within and external to electrical engineering)
allows students to broaden their education as well as develop expertise
in areas of particular interest. In keeping with the role of a professional,
students are expected to develop communication skills and an awareness
of the relationship between technology and society.

The Telecommunications Engineering program is interdisciplinary. Telecommunications
Engineering requires a blend of knowledge from the areas of Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics/Policy.

The Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering programs are based
on a solid foundation of science and mathematics coursework. Students
in these programs are given an opportunity to learn to extend their
abilities to analyze and solve complex problems and to design new uses
of technology to serve today's society. The engineering programs provide
an integrated educational experience directed toward the development
of the ability to apply pertinent knowledge to the identification and
solution of practical problems in electrical and telecommunications
engineering. These programs ensure that the design experience, which
includes both analytical and experimental studies, is integrated throughout
the curriculum in a sequential development leading to advanced work.
Design problems are frequently assigned in both lecture and laboratory
courses. Each student is required to complete a major design project
during the senior year. In addition, established cooperative education
programs with area industry further supplement design experiences.

High School Preparation

Engineering education requires a strong high school preparation. Pre-engineering
students should have high school preparation of at least one-half year
in trigonometry and at least one year each in elementary algebra, intermediate
and advanced algebra, plane geometry, chemistry, and physics, thus developing
their competencies to the highest possible levels and preparing to move
immediately into demanding college courses in calculus, calculus-based
physics, and chemistry for science majors. It is also essential that
pre-engineering students have the competence to read rapidly and with
comprehension, and to write clearly and correctly.

Lower-Division Study

All lower-division students in either Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications
Engineering concentrate on mathematics, science and introductory engineering
courses, building competence in these cornerstone areas for future application
in upper-division engineering courses. The following requirements apply
both to students seeking to transfer to U.T. Dallas from other institutions
as well as to those currently enrolled at U.T. Dallas, whether in another
school or in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

ABET Requirements

All engineering degree plans must satisfy the requirements specified
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The
course work must include at least:

One year (32 SCH) of an appropriate combination of mathematics and
basic sciences;

One-half year (16 SCH) of humanities and social sciences;

One and one-half years (48 SCH) of engineering topics.

Although the electrical engineering and telecommunications engineering
curricula that follow have been designed to meet these criteria, students
have the responsibility, in consultation with an advisor, to monitor
their own choice of courses carefully to be certain that all academic
requirements for graduation are being satisfied. Students are strongly
encouraged to take courses in such subjects as accounting, industrial
management, finance, personnel administration, and engineering economy.

1 Curriculum Requirements can be fulfilled by other
approved courses from accredited institutions of higher education. The
courses listed in parentheses are recommended as the most efficient
way to satisfy both Core Curriculum and Major Requirements at U.T. Dallas.

2 Six hours of Calculus are counted under Mathematics
Core, and two hours of Calculus are counted as Major Preparatory Courses.3 One hour of Chemistry is counted under Science core, and three hours
are counted as Major Preparatory Courses.4 Students must pass each of the EE, CS, Math and Science courses listed
in this degree plan and each of their prerequisites, with a grade of
C- or better. 5 Hours fulfill the communication component of the Core Curriculum 6 Hours contribute to the Social and Behavioral Sciences
component of the Core Curriculum

III. Elective Requirements: 12 hours
Advanced Electives (6 hours)
All students are required
to take at least six hours of advanced electives outside their major
field of study. These
must be either upper-division classes or lower-division classes that
have prerequisites.
Free Electives (6 hours)
Both lower- and upper-division
courses may count as free electives but students must
complete at least 51
hours of upper-division credit to qualify for graduation. Not all courses
offered by the University
can be used as a free elective. Please consult with your advisor.

Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master’s Degrees

In response to the need for advanced education in electrical engineering,
a Fast Track program is available to exceptionally well-qualified U.T.
Dallas undergraduate students who meet the requirements for admission
to the graduate school. The Fast Track program is designed to accelerate
a student’s education so that both a B.S.E.E. and an M.S.E.E.
degree can be earned in five years of full-time study. This is accomplished
by (1) taking courses (typically electives) during one or more summer
semesters, and (2) beginning graduate course work during the senior
year. Details of the requirements for admission to this program are
available from the Associate Dean.

3 + 2 Programs

The University of Texas at Dallas offers “3 + 2” programs
with Abilene Christian University, Austin College, Paul Quinn College,
and Texas Woman’s University. These programs combine the strengths
of these respective institutions with those of The University of Texas
at Dallas and permit students to earn two undergraduate degrees simultaneously
while preparing for a professional career in engineering. Full-time
undergraduate students attend one of the institutions listed above,
majoring in mathematics, physics, or computer science for three years,
and then continue their education for two years at The University of
Texas at Dallas, majoring in electrical engineering. After completion
of the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science degree in their
chosen major from one of the above institutions and the B.S.E.E. degree
from U.T. Dallas. Further details of the individual programs and persons
to contact at the respective institutions can be obtained from the U.T.
Dallas Electrical Engineering Program Office.

Minors

The Department of Electrical Engineering does not offer minors at
this time.

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publication only. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations
that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute
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member and The University of Texas at Dallas or The University of Texas
System. The University of Texas at Dallas reserves the right to withdraw
courses at any time, to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum,
degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements
affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper
authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students
and those already enrolled.

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